What is the meaning of unmasking?

noun

  • The exposure of an impostor or a fraud.
    • usage: "he published an expose of the graft and corruption in city government"

verb

  • Reveal the true nature of.
    • usage: "The journal article unmasked the corrupt politician"
  • Take the mask off.
    • usage: "unmask the imposter"
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